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Episode #75 - Nickolas Speed | Empowering Youth Through Holistic Development: An update on Ujima STL and the Sunflower Institute ??????? Watch now ???? Align With Anna?? & links below In this episode, we catch up with Nick Speed, the founder of Ujima, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food justice and empowering youth in St. Louis. Nick shares an update on the Sunflower Institute, Ujima’s flagship program that provides a comprehensive approach to youth development, covering areas like urban farming, outdoor education, culinary arts, professional development, and mental health support. Nick discusses the recent HBCU Climate Change Conference in New Orleans, where the Sunflower Institute team had the opportunity to learn from and connect with a diverse group of students, farmers, and activists. He also highlights the organization’s expansion plans, including increasing the program’s capacity and providing more robust year-round support for participants, addressing challenges like housing and financial aid. Notably, Nick emphasizes the importance of the Sunflower Institute’s mental health initiatives, including the implementation of the Team Mental Health First Aid training. This certification program equips both the Sunflower Institute staff and the broader community with the skills to support young people’s mental health needs, a critical aspect of holistic youth development. Throughout the conversation, Nick’s passion for empowering the next generation shines through, as he shares his personal journey and the driving force behind Ujima’s mission. This episode offers valuable insights for those interested in personal and professional development, urban farming, outdoor education, teen mental health, first aid, housing, and entrepreneurship. #YouthDevelopment #SocialImpact #UrbanFarming #OutdoorEducation #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #HousingSupport #Entrepreneurship #CommunityCollaboration #PersonalProfessionalGrowth #SustainableChange #EquityAndInclusion #PositiveImpact #NonprofitInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #FoodJustice #EnvironmentalConservation #CareerPathways #LifeSkillsTraining #CommunityBuilding #SocialEntrepreneurship #Podcast #Ujima #AlignWithAnna

Episode 75 with Nickolas Speed of Ujima STL is now LIVE! Watch on YouTube ??? Tune in on Spority & Apple! This is Part 2 of our first episode back in 2020! Can you believe it? See what Ujima STL The Sunflower Institute & @georgewashingtoncarverfarms are up to this year! As a board member & friend, it’s been beautiful to witness the growth over the last 5 years. Links below ???? #urbanfarming #socialimpact #youthdevelopment #careerdevelopment #mentalhealth #positiveimpact #outdooreducation #nonprofit #teenmentalhealth #podcast #georgewashingtoncarver #ujima #alignwithanna

Looking to relax this weekend? Prepare for all this beautiful sun, Spring & soon-to-be Summer vibes? Join me for a private ceremony & sound bath in my home in St. Louis. 3/23 from 2-5 PM Rejuvenate. Reset. Pray. Dance. Sing. Stretch & get your energy right. The best thing you can do in times of change is go in - on yourself, on the seasons & what you’re calling in. Reiki, sound, yoga & more is what we’ll be doing. ?????? RSVP at Align With Anna?? & link below #soundbath #reiki #energy #sacredsundays #alignwithanna

St. Louis ??????? Join me this Sunday for a private sound bath in my home. Refill your cup, get some Reiki, movement, yoga & more. Tag your soul sisters & come through! RSVP at Align With Anna?? & link below #reiki #soundhealing #yoga #dance #sisterhood

This past week I spent hours deleting 105+ GB & over 17,000 images & videos from my phone. ??????? Decluttering is not for the faint or weak. It takes patience. Dedication. Knowing your WHY. My way is freedom & ease. That’s why I was a professional organizer. From 2018-2021. Helping mostly women declutter & organize their spaces. The digital clutter is another representation. Of hoarding, scarcity & “doing too much.” As a business owner & sentimental bae, I had sooo many photos & videos. Content creation, documenting the journey. But how often do you do something with it? They say art isn’t really art until someone sees it. Are you hoarding magick? Wisdom. Stories? Lessons that need to be shared. Think about why. ?? And then set yourself free. Once you remove all the old “you,” past lives, memories & junk that doesn’t matter - you see the real you. That’s my speciality. Need help getting your life together? Hit me up at Align With Anna?? ????? PS - The app I used is @swipewipe.app #freedom #ease #authentic #organized #aligned #alignwithanna

I been doing radio & podcasting since I was in high school. My friends were rappers, signers & musicians. It’s only natural I stepped in the booth. Sharing stories & information I’m passionate about. This is what our ancestors did. Fireside chats. DAILY. This is how we learned. Writing didn’t happen until later. Story telling. Truly listening. Being open. Looking for the lessons. This is the shit that fires me up. Yes, you can be hands-on. But sometimes, your voice is enough. Have you tapped into my podcast or YouTube channel? I just got invited to 2 more interviews this week. It’s nice when I get to be on someone else’s show. ?????? Wanna invite me to speak or teach on your platform? Let me know ???? Align With Anna?? send me a DM or good ahead & book a call. Knowledge is power ???? #podcasting #radio #communication #language

10 years ago I was doing private personal training & yoga sessions in California. It’s crazy how I’m back/still here/never left. Health has always been a priority for me. Getting your body right. Your mind. Your home. Making sure the inside matches the outside. This year, I’m all of that & more. I’m a jack of all trades for real. And the ones who know - know. I can teach you many things & my work is very intimate. It’s not for everybody. It’s for the ones ready to show up. To look in the mirror. To handle correction. To know that life is better & EASIER when you align. This year I’m offering Reiki & sound immersions, life coaching, workshops & DIY education. Wrapping up all my past lives in a box so you can get the goods. My specialties are embodiment, Human Design & liberation. Freedom for real. More time, more ease, more LIFE ??????. If you’re ready - hit me up. Invite me into your circle, workspace, conference or retreat. I’ma make sure we all leave infinitely healthier & more aligned. Check my podcast if you need the receipts ???? Align With Anna?? #lifecoach #healthcoach #abundance #transformation #reiki #soundhealing #embodiment #wellness #education

Everything happens for a reason? You are powerlful? Share your energy with the world because you never know the impact it will have? Thank you Kesha Kent, DTM, BA, MAOL and Anna Ortiz-Aragon, CPT, RYT, FNS for inspiring me this morning ?????

314 Day & Total Lunar Eclipse with the girls ??????? Kesha Kent, DTM, BA, MAOL Valeria Rodriguez Porscha Anderson #stl #stlouis

It’s #314Day and Women’s History Month, so we’re celebrating the powerhouse women entrepreneurs shaping St. Louis. I brought together some of the most driven women in the city to say it loud and clear: BRAND LIKE A WOMAN. Because when we show up, we own our lane and make an impact. Tag a St. Louis woman entrepreneur who’s building her empire. Let’s fill the TL with women making moves, building businesses, and leading with purpose. #StlMade #PersonalBranding #BrandingForWomen #EqualPay Featuring Kezia Jackson, Psy.D. Burgandy Bonser (Fitzhenry) Jasmine Berger LaParis Hawkins Valeria Rodriguez Gabrielle Burks Anna Ortiz-Aragon, CPT, RYT, FNS Michelle Robinson